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American Cancer Society representative announces new grassroots manager and legislative priorities

Palliative Care Advisory Council · August 7, 2026
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Bryte Johnson of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network said ACS hired Devin Pincus as grassroots manager and will seek his appointment to the council; she also said the organization is drafting legislative priorities and will host a public policy forum Oct. 15 about preventative early detection screenings.

Bryte Johnson, Connecticut government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, told the council ACS hired a new grassroots manager, Devin Pincus, and said she intends to recommend him for the ACS seat on the advisory council.

"His name is Devin Pincus, and, I'm going to, recommend him for this position," Bryte said. She asked the group to assist with the appointment process and said ACS is developing legislative priorities to defend current funding levels; she also announced an Oct. 15 public policy forum at the Pond House focused on preventative early detection screenings.